Report: Trump team planning to pull US out of World Health Organization on first day in office
- U.S. President-elect Donald Trump plans to withdraw the country from the World Health Organization on his first day in office, according to The Financial Times.
- Health experts warned that a withdrawal would have 'catastrophic' impacts on global health.
- The U.S. Is the WHO’s biggest backer, providing 16% of its funds.
- Trump's skepticism towards the WHO is evident as he began the withdrawal process during his first administration, citing insufficient action against COVID-19.
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Trump Transition Team Plans Immediate WHO Withdrawal, Expert Says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Members of Donald Trump’s presidential transition team are laying the groundwork for the United States to withdraw from the World Health Organization on the first day of his second term, according to a health law expert familiar with the discussions.

Trump warns US withdrawal from WHO
Members of Trump's presidential transition team are laying the groundwork for the US to withdraw from WHO, according to experts.
Trump wants the United States out of the WHO on the first day of the new administration
As he had done in his first term, the Republican wants to break ties with the United Nations organization again. Possible American exit could strengthen China's influence in the WHO, experts warn.
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